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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

1,800 flags to represent fallen soldiers

John Reid places flags in honor of the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the Afghanistan war on October 5, 2011. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
One Biola student will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan by placing flags around campus in honor of soldiers killed in the war.
Michelle Hong, Writer • October 5, 2011
One Biola student will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan by placing flags around campus in honor of soldiers killed in the war.

Biola sends Christian faculty and students to Washington, D.C.

Capitol Hill is one of the places that professors and students want to reach as Biola spreads a Christian worldview into Washington D.C. | Amy Seed/THE CHIMES
Biola professors reach Capitol Hill politicians with apologetics while Biolans gain life experience in D.C.
Ryan Lunde, Writer • October 4, 2011
Biola professors reach Capitol Hill politicians with apologetics while Biolans gain life experience in D.C.

Biola ranked an “Up-and-Coming School” for second consecutive year

Biola is one of only two schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to be ranked an "Up-and-Coming School" by U.S. News & World Report.
Melanie Morales, Writer • October 4, 2011
Biola is one of only two schools in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to be ranked an "Up-and-Coming School" by U.S. News & World Report.

Biola considers more than finances in enrollment decisions

Studies show that universities accept students based on their financial stability. However, Biola weighs all the attributes of an applicant, not just their purse. | Photo courtesy of Bethany Cissel/THE CHIMES
Inside Higher Education’s survey shows most universities will favor a student’s ability to pay tuition over a solid academic performance.
Rebecca Nakashima, Writer • October 4, 2011
Inside Higher Education’s survey shows most universities will favor a student’s ability to pay tuition over a solid academic performance.

La Mirada sees Biola influence

Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.
Patricia Diaz, Writer • September 29, 2011
Biola continues to be one of La Mirada's top employers and economy boosters.

Transfer students cared for by Admissions

Biola prepares to entertain and advise prospective transfer students.
Brittany Cervantes, Writer • September 29, 2011
Biola prepares to entertain and advise prospective transfer students.

Todd Pickett explains reason behind new chapel policy

SCANNING IN: Students arrive at chapel on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28. Chapel Board announced on Monday that students who fail to physically attend at least 15 chapels per semester will be fined $375, with the opportunity to attend a one day retreat to reduce the fine. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Changes to the chapel policy are meant to encourage spiritual development.
Sarah Seman, Writer • September 28, 2011
Changes to the chapel policy are meant to encourage spiritual development.

Biola ranks third in tier for high retention rate

Biola's retention rate is 66%. The remaining percent do not graduate from Biola. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.
Heather Pape, Writer • September 28, 2011
Despite the loss of familiar faces around campus, Biola's retention rate is still higher than the average Christian school.

[Updated] Parking structure to open Thursday

After weeks of construction, the new parking structure will open for use on Thursday, Sept. 29, pending inspection. | Tyler Otte/THE CHIMES
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.
Bethany Miller, Writer • September 28, 2011
Biola's new parking structure's opening has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Thursday, Sept. 29. The structure's opening is pending the repair of the security alert system.

AS Senate Rundown: Sept. 28, 2011

Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.
Christine Chan, Writer • September 28, 2011
Senators hear funding proposals, which included $9,600 for MarCom, $6,249 for New York Times and $6,500 for student-run film festival.

McNally plans in preliminary stages

The McNally campus, which has been undergoing repairs over the past few weeks, will have to deal with the same stop-gap repairs for the next few years. Biola has occupied the former middle school since acquiring it in 1991 from the city of La Mirada. | Emily Arnold/THE CHIMES
Construction plans are in the works to build larger all new buildings on the McNally campus.
Kristina Nishi, Writer • September 27, 2011
Construction plans are in the works to build larger all new buildings on the McNally campus.

Twitter Roundup: online reactions to new chapel policy

Students respond online through Twitter to the changes in chapel policy.
Amy Seed, Writer • September 26, 2011
Students respond online through Twitter to the changes in chapel policy.
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